Easily measure pixel-perfect distances between elements on any webpage with intuitive tools. Ideal for developers, designers, and QA

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0.0.2
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December 18, 2024
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3
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Pixel Perfect Extension Extension

Pixel Ruler is a browser extension designed to help developers, designers, and QA professionals measure pixel-perfect distances between elements on any webpage. Whether you’re validating layouts, checking spacing, or aligning components, Pixel Ruler provides an intuitive and efficient way to enhance your workflow.

Features:

Popup To Select Feature: Popup with buttons to enable features
Measure Distances Between Elements: Select any two elements on a webpage to calculate the pixel-perfect distance between their edges.
Edge-to-Edge Calculations: Includes margins and paddings for accurate spacing measurements.
Horizontal and Vertical Rulers: Add draggable rulers directly onto the page to measure and align elements visually.
Parent-Child Element Support: Calculate distances from child elements to their parent container's edges for improved precision.
Keyboard Shortcut Integration: Use Command (Mac) or Control (Windows) keys to enable measurement mode.
Override Click Actions: Prevent native click events to prioritize measurement functionality while holding the shortcut key.
Real-Time Visual Indicators: Display measurements directly on the page for easy reference and clarity.
Customizable for Professionals: Designed to meet the needs of developers, designers, and QA professionals, making layout validation faster and easier.
How It Works:

Activate Measurement Mode: Hold Command (Mac) or Control (Windows).
Select Elements: Click on two elements to measure the distance between their edges.
View Results: The calculated distance appears directly on the page with intuitive indicators.
Add Rulers: Click on horizontal or vertical edges to create draggable rulers for alignment.
Fine-Tune Measurements: Adjust rulers or repeat element selection for refined calculations.
Pixel Ruler simplifies layout validation and improves design accuracy, making it an essential tool for professionals working on web projects.

Who is it for?

Developers: Ensure pixel-perfect spacing and alignment in your front-end projects.
Designers: Validate visual consistency and layout proportions.
QA Professionals: Test web page designs against specifications with precision.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Pixel Perfect Extension extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Pixel Perfect Extension extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Pixel Perfect Extension extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Pixel Perfect Extension extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Pixel Perfect Extension extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Pixel Perfect Extension extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Pixel Perfect Extension Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Pixel Perfect Extension extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Pixel Perfect Extension extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Pixel Perfect Extension extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Pixel Perfect Extension extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Pixel Perfect Extension extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Pixel Perfect Extension extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Pixel Perfect Extension extension file

Select and download the Pixel Perfect Extension extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Pixel Perfect Extension extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Pixel Perfect Extension extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Pixel Perfect Extension extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Pixel Perfect Extension extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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